#couplegoals
My friend wanted to test out the Tinder app so he created a profile. He was surprised by how many outspoken and entitled people are out there. Many of them listed requirements that ranged from fairly reasonable to outrageous. One of the ladies listed “no poly” as a requirement. My friend was taken aback as he is Polynesian but he later found out that it actually meant polyamorous.
In a world where right or wrong is considered ambiguous, people are experimenting with anything and everything to feel loved. I can see how it could be very difficult to know what true love is in this day and age without some sound and solid guidelines.
The Bible is very clear that “God is love” (1 John 4:8) and that He loved the world so much that He gave us His son (John 3:16). “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
God wants us to have satisfying relationships. He Himself instated the institution of marriage in Genesis. In Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, it says that “Two are better than one… and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” The “threefold cord” is thought to be the couple and God, making it a rewarding and robust relationship.
My parents just celebrated their 50th anniversary in mid-September. I may not be part of the threefold cord that helped them to enjoy so many years of happy marriage but I have been in the business of third-wheeling since back in the day as you can see in the photo. As the youngest child who was born 14 and 16 years after my older sister and brother respectively, I had the privilege of witnessing my parents stick together through thick and thin.
God was really part of the threefold cord that not only held them together but empowered them to have so much love for us children and the people that He brought into their lives. I saw them doing ministry together and being a blessing to many. Even when I went astray and made choices that were contrary to God’s will, my parents’ example was a stark reminder of what a fulfilling relationship was like. I saw that a relationship that is focused on being a blessing to others is what brings real joy.
I am also truly grateful for couples that portray God-led relationships here at Melbourne City Adventist Church who continue to serve together. May you continue to inspire through your faithful service through the love of God that flows through you.
#couplewithgoals #coupleswithGod #notopoly #yestoGod
